Sisyphus thoughts?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by SirDidamus, Aug 11, 2014.

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  1. TheFizzinator

    TheFizzinator Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2014 Minnesota

    Must have just been updated. Here's the list for today. Hopefully I make it out there today to try it. The Hoppy Amber is pretty solid too. I Love the West Coast and the Double Rye. Porter is also very solid. It's a good lineup this week.

    On Tap Right now:
    • Blonde Ale
    • Citra Hop
    • Hoppy Amber
    • West Coast IPA
    • Double Rye
    • Porter
     
  2. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    Hoping to bike over and get a Crowler of Citra hop around 3, If anyone else is heading out that way, Ill be the guy in athletic apparel and a backpack
     
  3. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    Just a heads up. Citra dropped carb, so it may be more of evening by time it's ready
     
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  4. islay

    islay Savant (1,211) Jan 6, 2008 Minnesota

    Update: I contacted that brewery to find out if they have a different interpretation of the law and to give them a friendly heads up if they don't. The person to whom I spoke said that they sell and ever have sold only 64-ounce growlers, and he was aware that 32-ounce growler sales are not permitted by law. The information listed on the website is in error (unbeknownst to him prior to my call), and he plans to get it corrected shortly.
     
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  5. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    Does anyone know if the carb issues for Citra Hop was resolved last night or how the beer was?

    Seeing no checkins on untappd, so I am not too hopeful. I rerouted yesterday with @EJJ1848 heads up, hoping to swing through tonight.
     
  6. Oneeighthcuban

    Oneeighthcuban Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2010 Minnesota

    Yeah the issues are resolved. We have one tank that gives us issues from time to time, usually I can get it corrected in time for opening, but yesterday it was being a real dick.

    No untappd checkins, which I thought was weird, but we sold a bunch of it already, seemed like people were digging it. I think it's real tasty, but I'm pretty biased.
     
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  7. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    Awesome, thanks for the reply. Really looking forward to stopping by now!

    You need a mug club or something that I can buy so when you really blow up, I still can get your beers. :wink:
     
  8. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    Citra-Hop Session Pale ale is a solid solid Session beer, coming in at 3.5% it packs a nice flavor for being low ABV, I can see people wanting "More" from this beer, but its a session and a crushable one at that, I have no doubt that if Sam brews a straight citra pale or IPA it will be killer
     
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  9. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    I was left wanting more. I understand it was a session beer, but it seemed a little light on flavor. Still got a crowler... going to drink it now.

    Would love to see a citra pale or IPA from them.
     
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  10. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    @nograz ,Based on some chatter at the taproom, I think Sam may be interested in brewing one of the aforementioned beers above
     
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  11. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    That would be amazing.

    Drinking the Citra Hop from the crowler now. Enjoying it a bit more than the glass at the brewery yesterday. Great nose and initial taste, though to me, the finish is really weak and then flavor drops off quicky. Oh well, the crowler will still be gone soon. It is good, but I think there is a little room for improvement.
     
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  12. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Could not agree with you more This session citra PA was delicious @ 3.5% really liked it for what it was, the next level at straight Citra PA/IPA.. would love to see that
     
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  13. TheFizzinator

    TheFizzinator Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2014 Minnesota

    I agree that for what it was it packed a lot of flavor and aroma into such a small beer. Just a tad more body would be great on that beer. He'll probably tinker with the next couple iterations of it to get it where he likes it the best.

    As for the next generation pale or IPA, I know that he's got a shit ton of citra hops. So you could definitely see that coming up in the future.
     
  14. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    It's tough to get any semblance of body in a 3.5% abv beer without leaving a lot of cloying residual sugar in the thing. Unless of course it's served on cask or nitro.
     
  15. murduck88

    murduck88 Aspirant (274) Apr 3, 2014 Minnesota
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    Anyone have pricing info for the Crowlers? Couldn't find it on the website...
     
  16. nograz

    nograz Maven (1,424) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota
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    It is either $7 or $9, it depends on the beer.
     
  17. murduck88

    murduck88 Aspirant (274) Apr 3, 2014 Minnesota
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    Thanks!
     
  18. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Stopped in this weekend after fishing for a Double Rye - good stuff. It was the first time I'd be to Sisyphus since the weekend they opened, & I'll be back sooner this time around.
     
  19. SirDidamus

    SirDidamus Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2010 Minnesota

    Having originally started this thread I thought I would follow up to say that my allergies must have been acting up because I've been back to Sisyphus a number of times since the initial visit and have thoroughly enjoyed all of the beers I've tried. The beer is true to style and super fresh. Their citra beer currently on tap is one of the best citra beers I've had. Sorry for the initial misguided opinion post; I will definitely be frequenting Sisyphus in the future.
     
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  20. Rajaholick

    Rajaholick Zealot (678) Jan 9, 2011 Ohio
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    Got a crowler of their Brett IPA today. Its pretty good, picking up nice tropical flavors. They were out of their west coast IPA which I haven't had yet. The guy said it'll be on again by the end of next week.
     
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